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i've been seeing a lot of people's RAM usage higher than the 95% allowed by Proctor U. There are tons of articles on how to reduce your RAM on our computer. These are my go-to tips for a macbook air (intel - but that doesn't matter)

  • remove any "log-in" applications

  • system preferences > users & groups > Login items > uncheck all

  • clear cached files

  • finder > search "~/library/cache" select all - delete all

  • EMPTY YOUR TRASH

  • this should be quite substantial after clearing your cached files

  • Quit background programs

  • activity monitor > filter high/low CPU usage > quit programs you're not using

  • if you use google chrome...

    • clear browsing data

    elipses top right hand corner > settings > clear browsing data

    clear chrome task manager

    elipses top right hand corner > more tools > task manager > quit any running programs

    **** NOT proctor U extension though

  • if all else fails, restart your computer and try again with a fresh start

    • hope this helps - good luck!

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